The Guppy Road (Taradale) loop takes in Waitangi Regional Park, Coastal and River Trails (Hawkes Bay Trails), via Pakowhai, Whakatu and Clive.
Cafe: Fire Station cafe, Whakatu. Estimated Distance: 40 kms
Guppy Road to Whakatu Loop
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Waipawa to Patangata Pub
The destination for this loop is to the well-known Patangata Tavern. The route from Waipawa is along quiet, undulating country roads. The scenery is gorgeous, especially at this time of year (early spring). The glimpses of the Tukituki River are magic. Make sure that your battery is fully charged to cope with the uphills and any head-winds. Est. Distance: 41kms
Short Local E-bike Rides
Charlie and Geoff from the E-bike Social Riders Hawkes Bay group, have compiled a series of ten short local E-bike rides. These rides would suit people who are new to Hawkes Bay and want to find their way around, people who want to get back on a bike and build up fitness, people who may be recovering from a health issue or accident, or people who just want to have a short ride. All the rides include a coffee stop.
Park Island to Napier Hill
Make sure that your battery is fully charged for the challenging hill climb starting from Park Island to Napier Hill. The climb is worth it for the view over Napier Port and across the Bay.
Cafe: Café Ahuriri , 18 Mahia St Ahuriri.
Distance approx 30 kms
Bridge Pa to Hastings Golf Course Loop
Bridge Pa to Hastings Golf Course takes in part of the Wineries Trail and has an optional visit to Roy’s Hill Reserve.
Cafe: Hastings Golf Club.Est. Distance: 35 kms
Clive to Clifton along the Coastal Pathway
One of the most popular Hawkes Bay Trail rides, is the Coastal Pathway from Clive to Clifton Bay. You may wish to make the ride longer (est. 26 km return) by starting at Napier iSite. As you head south, your destination is mostly in view – the landmark of Cape Kidnappers. The route takes you past the beautiful wetlands of Clive, where water birds seem to reside all year round; and apple orchards, farmland and vineyards. The Hawkes Bay sky looks vast.
Ohiti Road – Crownthorpe Loop
If you enjoy quiet country road and hills with beautiful scenery, then the Ohiti Road – Crownthorpe Loop is a must. Be sure to start with a fully charged battery as the hills are quite steep. There are vast vineyards mostly owned by Delegat Wines (one of New Zealand’s largest family owned and managed winemakers producing super-premium NZ wines for over 50 years), as well as farmland, orchards and rolling hills. Estimated Distance – 47 Kms
Autumn Colours
A pop-up ride taking in the vibrant autumn colours of Hawkes Bay, from the vineyards to the oak trees. Taradale, Hastings and Havelock North.
Te Awa River Trails 2019
Members of the Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay group spent 3 days exploring the country roads, urban streets and Te Awa River Trails of Cambridge and Hamilton. We stayed at the very comfortable Podium Lodge in Cambridge.
Takapau Loop
The Takapau Loop, from Takapau to Norsewood return, explores the country roads of Central Hawkes Bay. It’s another E-bike ride where you need to have a fully charged battery. The scenery is interesting and quirky in places. The ride out has several uphills and we have encountered strong, battery depleting, headwinds. The return journey has more downhills and if you are a lucky, tailwinds. Scroll down to view an optional extra side loop.
Look to your left, between Takapau and Ormondville on a long curved uphill, to see the historic rail viaduct. Stop at Ormondville to visit the railway station, the old petrol station and the Church of the Epiphany. Distance approx 40 kms.
Hawkes Bay Ebike Rides 